Roundtable with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra & Senior Representatives of the Government of Maharashtra

To promote U.S. investment in the state, in line with Chief Minister’s Make in Maharashtra initiative, AmCham India, in partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, hosted an exclusive roundtable with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, key officials of the Government of Maharashtra (GOM) and senior representatives of the U.S. government on Wednesday, 22nd June 2016 in Chakan, Pune. The event largely focused on the theme of Make in Maharashtra – Business Opportunities and State Government Support in Maharashtra.

The roundtable began with the opening remarks and welcome address by Ms. Deanna Abdeen, Acting Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, and Ms. Surabhi Wahal, Regional Director – Western Region, AmCham.

Through a brief yet insightful keynote address, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis presented an overview on the government’s focus areas and projects in the region.

It was followed by an interactive session between key stakeholders of the government and businesses moderated by Mr. Sukanti Ghosh, Chairman – Western Region, AmCham and Managing Director – India, APCO Worldwide India Pvt. Ltd. The roundtable concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Mahesh Krishnamurti, Co-Chair – Western Region, AmCham and Managing Director, Resources Global Professionals (I) Pvt. Ltd.